Reference no: EM133076885
Question - The statement of income for Dimmell Co. presented below represents the operating results for the fiscal year just ended. Dimmell had sales of 1,800 tons of product during the current year. The manufacturing capacity of Dimmell's facilities is 3,000 tons of product.
Dimmell Co. Statement of Income For the Year Ended December 31, Year 2
Sales $900,000
Variable costs:
Manufacturing $315,000
Selling costs 180,000 (495,000)
Contribution margin $405,000
Fixed costs:
Manufacturing $90,000
Selling 112,500
Administration 45,000 (247,500)
Operating income $157,500
Income taxes (40%) (63,000)
Net income $94,500
Dimmell has a potential foreign customer that has offered to buy 1,500 tons at $450 per ton. Assume that all of Dimmell's costs would be at the same levels and rates as in Year 2. What net income would Dimmell make if it took this order and rejected some business from regular customers so as not to exceed capacity?
A. $211,500
B. $252,000
C. $256,500
D. $297,500